Scholl Chair in International Business

The Scholl Chair examines critical issues in international trade, governance, competitiveness, and development to find solutions for the challenges of a changing world economy

The Scholl Chair examines critical issues in the global political economy including international trade, governance, competitiveness, development and meeting the challenges of a changing world economy.

Established in 1981, the Scholl Chair examines the relationship of international trade and investment to economic growth, innovation, and development. In a time of accelerating global integration and financial instability, America’s role on the world stage is influenced by its ability to effectively integrate trade and international economic objectives into its broader foreign policy.

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Every week, Bill Reinsch writes short commentaries on recent trade policy developments. Read his columns here.

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Optimizing Export Controls for Critical and Emerging Technologies

When it comes to export controls on critical and emerging technologies, the United States must focus on regulating items essential to national security while permitting the growth of industries that do not aid foreign military capabilities.

Report by William Alan Reinsch , Emily Benson , Thibault Denamiel , and Margot Putnam — May 31, 2023

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Recent Analysis

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Assessing IPEF’s New Supply Chains Agreement

The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business evaluate the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity’s (IPEF) first agreement on supply chains.

Critical Questions by Aidan Arasasingham , Emily Benson , Matthew P. Goodman , and William Alan Reinsch — May 31, 2023

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The Trade Guys

The Trade Guys

Trade experts Scott Miller and Bill Reinsch break down the buzz around trade, how it affects policy, and how it impacts your day-to-day. The Trade Guys is hosted every week by H. Andrew Schwartz at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C.

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The Scholl Chair hosts a variety of events addressing trade, supply chains, and more. View both our upcoming events and on-demand events.

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The Trade Guys

Chips, Canada, and IRA

The Trade Guys discuss the new CHIPS guard rails, President Biden's trip to Canada, and U.S. and E.U. Critical-Minerals Pact over IRA concerns.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , William Alan Reinsch , and Scott Miller — March 24, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys

Progress Continues on IPEF Negotiations in Bali

The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business examine progress made at the second full negotiating round of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) in Bali.

Critical Questions by Aidan Arasasingham , Emily Benson , Matthew P. Goodman , and William Alan Reinsch — March 22, 2023

Changing the Conversation

This week, the Scholl Chair examines last week’s report, Economic Impact of Section 232 and 301 Tariffs on U.S. Industries, by the International Trade Commission. 

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — March 20, 2023

The Trade Guys

The AUKUS Caucus

On this episode of The Trade Guys, we’ll talk about Section 232 and 301 tariffs, we’ll talk about AUKUS, and we’ll talk about the US and the EU on EVs.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , William Alan Reinsch , and Scott Miller — March 17, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys

Green Industrial Strategies: Takeaways for Transatlantic Trade

The United States and the European Union's attempts to combat climate change are leading to a new climate strategy evolving within the transatlantic alliance, and both parties need to clarify the rules and guardrails for green industrial and trade policies. 

Brief by William Alan Reinsch , Emily Benson , and Thibault Denamiel — March 15, 2023

The Trade Guys

Let There Be Cheese

On this episode of The Trade Guys, we talk big cheese, USMCA, TPA, and more.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , William Alan Reinsch , and Scott Miller — March 9, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys
The Trade Guys

Trade Guys Dancing on TikTok!

The Trade Guys talk about Northern Ireland, the Trade Guys dancing on TikTok, and the CHIPS Act, plus what’s going on with U.S. sanctions on Russia.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , William Alan Reinsch , and Scott Miller — March 2, 2023

CSIS The Trade Guys